MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear reflector missing nearside and offside (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front tyres inner and outer sidewalls cracking
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front tyres inner and outer sidewalls cracked
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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B452 FUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B452 FUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B452 FUJ registered?
B452 FUJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1985.
Is B452 FUJ safe to buy?
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